Some Controversial Guitar Myths to Make Your Day More Interesting

There are a LOT of things people say about acoustic guitars — some are true, some are outdated, and some are just plain wrong. In this video, I’m breaking down some of the most common acoustic guitar myths and misconceptions, including things people say about tone woods, construction, price, and what actually makes an acoustic guitar sound good. As a guitar builder, I’ve spent a lot of time working with different woods, designs, construction methods, and finishes, so I wanted to take a closer look at some of these commonly repeated “rules” and see how much truth there really is behind them. Whether you’re a guitar player, collector, builder, or just interested in acoustic guitars, hopefully you’ll learn something new — and maybe rethink a few things you’ve always heard about guitars. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:51 Dovetails 3:17 Hide Glue 5:07 Bridge Pins 6:35 Expensive Guitars 8:14 Nitro Lacquer 9:39 Expensive Wood 10:18 Tony Rice Story